How do I back up my EVE settings and move them to another computer?

I am going to be getting a new computer. I'd like to know how I can back up my EVE settings (bookmarks, overview settings, etc.) and move them to the new computer. Which directories and files will I need to copy?

Hi, firstly I’ve never done this myself, so all I am offering is a theory! If you're using Win7 this may help. Your EVE settings should default to the EVE folder under your "My Documents". The two main folders to check are:

(drive):\users\ (user_id)\Documents\EVE\fittings

(drive):\users\ (user_id)\Documents\EVE\overview

Firstly, in EVE export all your fittings to a relevant file. The newly created backup should appear in the fittings folder. Then export all your overview fittings; they'll appear in the overview folder.

You may notice that you already have the .xml files in there, but I'd make the backups anyway for a "best practises" approach.

After you reinstall EVE, make sure you pop the above two .xml files into their respective locations. Go into EVE and then import the .xml files.

The Import/Export options can be found:

Right click on the white triangle on your overview and you'll get the import/export option at the bottom.

Open the fitting Window, click on browse and you'll get the two button options for import/export at the bottom left.

Your bookmarks are held server side, so you cannot back them up! I do not know how (or even if it is possible) to retain the bookmark folder structure without playing with your cache... so expect all your bookmarks to be mashed together!

I had a quick look in my install folder and I could not see any .ini files which may contain any unique to you and would be of use in terms of settings either. You may also want to consider looking at backing up your ingame browser favourites too. I believe they're held under your profile's appdata folder. However this is the cache data area and I would be wary of copying anything from here. Personally I'd let the cache recrate itself.